Go Back
–+ servings
birria-quesa-tacos-recipe

Birria Quesa Tacos Recipe

A delicious and savory taco recipe with tender beef and melted cheese.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast cut into chunks
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 Dried Guajillo Chiles seeded and stemmed
  • 2 Dried Ancho Chiles seeded and stemmed
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese like Oaxaca or Mozzarella
  • 1 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 cup Diced Onion

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, add beef, broth, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours, until beef is tender.
  2. 2. Remove beef and shred it. Strain the broth and reserve.
  3. 3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip tortillas in the reserved broth, then place in the skillet. Add shredded beef and cheese to one side of the tortilla. Fold and cook until crispy and cheese is melted.
  4. 4. Serve tacos with chopped cilantro and diced onion.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Birria, Quesa Tacos, Tacos
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!